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Lopez Lake Recreation Area

by | Oct 2, 2014

Lopez Lake Recreation Area Located just ten miles east of Arroyo Grande, California, Lopez Lake Recreation Area is one of the top choices for camping and leisure trips. With 22 miles of shoreline and summer lake temperatures around 70°F, there is something for...

Santa Margarita Lake Recreation Area

by | Oct 2, 2014

Santa Margarita Lake Recreation & Natural Area   Created by the construction of the Salinas Dam in 1941, Santa Margarita Lake was originally designed to furnish water to Camp San Luis Obispo. Today, swimming in the lake is not permitted as it is the drinking...

March Triathlon Series

by | Dec 29, 2014

The March Triathlon Series is the longest running collegiate triathlon in the West Coast. The event started as a senior project in 1998 and was held on campus at Cal Poly. Race participants joined from Cal Poly, Santa Barbara, and Cal Berkeley with a total of 15...

Alerts & Current Conditions

by | Mar 7, 2022

Facility Updates/Closures as of 11/04/2024 Effective December 1, 2024, camping fees will be adjusted.  These updated rates will apply to all camping reservations for January 1, 2025 and after. Templeton Community Park restrooms are closed for repair. Santa Margarita...

Trails R1

by | Nov 25, 2020

Trails Today, there are trails of all types that have become more popular than ever. With the help of volunteers, non-profits, businesses, and  government agencies, we’re all working together to make trails a reality. Searching for the perfect trail has just become...
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